Abstract: An assist handle assembly for a vehicle includes a handle member coupled to a structural member of the vehicle, the handle member having a first end and a second end. Connecting structure is provided on at least one of the first end and the second end to receive at least one accessory. The assist handle assembly may also include a connecting member having a contact that is configured to provide a utility interface with the accessory.

Abstract: A headliner system configured to mount to a vehicle roof structure comprises a retainer clip coupled to a substrate, and a handle movable between a first position and a second position. The handle is retained by a retaining system such as a biasing element captured between the roof structure and a projection. A method of mounting a handle to vehicle roof structure comprises providing a retaining system comprising a retainer clip, coupling the retainer clip to a headliner, coupling the handle to the retainer clip and orientating it in a first position, moving the handle to a second position to capture a portion of the handle between the retainer clip and a projection, locating the headliner relative to the roof structure, and moving the handle to a third position to retain a portion of the handle between at least a portion of the retaining system and the roof structure.

Abstract: A headliner system configured to mount to a vehicle roof structure comprises a retainer clip coupled to a substrate, and a handle movable between a first position and a second position. The handle is retained by a retaining system such as a biasing element captured between the roof structure and a projection. A method of mounting a handle to vehicle roof structure comprises providing a retaining system comprising a retainer clip, coupling the retainer clip to a headliner, coupling the handle to the retainer clip and orientating it in a first position, moving the handle to a second position to capture a portion of the handle between the retainer clip and a projection, locating the headliner relative to the roof structure, and moving the handle to a third position to retain a portion of the handle between at least a portion of the retaining system and the roof structure.

Abstract: A chair monitoring system is used in a nursing home, hospital, healthcare facility or home or in a vehicle application, to detect an individual's attempted departure from a seat before the individual leaves the seat, or as an individual starts to slide out of a seated position. The purpose of this invention is to help prevent falls and provide an early alarm to enable caregivers, nursing staff, or another responsible individual to respond quickly and appropriately to reduce injuries. This alarm can be audible and visual at the chair and/or can trigger a nurse call system. A new technology is used to continually, invisibly, and remotely monitor a person's presence in a chair. There are no pads, strings, clips or attachments to the monitored person. The safe area can be easily adjusted to fit the specific needs of the situation and enable a caregiver to be alerted when a person slides down, leans forward or starts to leave the chair before he or she has physically left the chair.